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WHO calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies
The World Health Organization yesterday launched guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems. In some countries, up to 90% of people with severe mental health conditions receive no care at all. The guidance provides a…
Chancellor’s Spring Statement/ Budget
The UK Chancellor’s Spring Statement yesterday did not herald changes to duties on alcohol, tobacco or drugs. There do not seem to be public-health grant cuts to local authorities, which commission alcohol/drug services. But access and demand might be affected…
Briefing for today’s debate on preventing drug deaths
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 1.30pm today on the prevention of drugs deaths. A 30-page debate pack on prevention of drug deaths has been prepared by the House of Commons Library; 1.5 pages of this mention…
Scottish government quietly releases drug death report
The National Mission on Drugs: Annual Monitoring Report 2023-2024 revealed that 1,172 drug deaths were recorded in 2023 – a 12% rise from 2022. This is the 2nd-highest total in 6 years. Cocaine deaths hit record highs. Hepatitis C cases…
Genetic links between eating disorder symptoms and suicidal ideation
Using data from about 20,000 participants, this MQ-funded study from King’s College London and the National Institute for Health and Care Research sheds light on Genomic links between symptoms of eating disorders and suicidal ideation. It’s a reminder of the…
Applications open for Small Charity Week
Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise and NCVO are championing small charities across the UK, through a 7-day online match funded campaign. Apply by 2 April.
